One Tree Hill s02e22 Episode Script
The Tide That Left and Never Came Back; The Leavers Dance (2)
Previously on One Tree Hill.
I have a right to my daughter.
Youre not getting her.
Petition for annulment? Itll be like the marriage never happened.
Theres no way that he signed this.
Its over, Haley.
Jake Jagielski.
You have the right to remain silent.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Did we have fun? You tell me.
Its okay, Deb Ill be here when you get out.
Im coming home tomorrow, okay? Dont come home, Haley.
Nathan Coz I dont want you to.
And Hansel said to Gretel let us drop these breadcrumbs so that together we find our way home.
Because losing our way would be the most cruel of things.
This year I lost my way.
And losing your way on a journey is unfortunate.
But, losing your reason for the journey is a fate more cruel.
The journey lasted eight months.
Sometimes I travelled alone Sometimes, there were others who took the wheel and took my heart.
But when the destination was reached it wasnt me who arrived it wasnt me at all.
And once you lose yourself, you have two choices: Bye! Find the person you used to be or lose that person completely.
Because, sometimes, you have to step outside of the person youve been.
And remember the person you were meant to be.
The person you wanted to be.
- Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy - The person you are.
Tree Hill student council is pleased to welcome- No.
As president of the student council, I promised you guys a good time Im Brooke Davis and Im an idiot, but, please welcome- Jimmy Eat World, thats a great idea! Brooke, itll probably never happen.
Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer, you got The Wreckers and Pelthead to come and play; you can totally land Jimmy Eat World and when you do, I promise I wont break up with you to run off and join their tour.
Thats it, isnt it? Thats why your hearts not totally in to finding a great band for the end of the school year.
Haley and Nathan.
Yeah.
That, and- Jake.
Youve been calling my attorneys a lot.
I thought I could help.
Well, you just pissed them off.
There are two tragedys in life:- one is to lose your hearts desire.
The other is to gain it.
Now the little that Shaw realised at the time that his words would be the basis of your final.
Id like you to write an essay on the meaning of Shaws quote.
Its due on Monday and then your school year will be over.
I guess Haleys not coming back after all, huh? Game to eleven? Ill give you ten and the ball.
Game.
See? Youll be back in no time.
Shooting weak-ass jump shots: thats your game.
I can hardly jump, man.
Look, I know you dont wanna hear this, but if you blow off this English final, youre not gonna even be eligible to shoot the weak-ass jump shots.
Its about loss.
I can help you if you want.
You dont think I can write about loss? Hey sexy! Whats wrong? Im dead.
I tanked my calculus final.
Are you sure? Maybe you did okay.
Erica, we hung out all week and I was totally unprepared.
And you cant exactly bluff your way through math, you know? God, my parents are gonna kill me.
Hey.
Hey.
You wanna go on a road trip this weekend? Okay, where? New York, to see Haley.
Alright, odd I know, coming from me, but we do have finals.
The essay.
Ill bring my laptop.
Whoever sits shotgun can do the typing; whaddaya say, huh? And why Haley? Why now? Because we started the year together and I cant end it without seeing her.
Okay.
Ill go, we can talk.
We need to talk.
Whats wrong? Well, I dont want you to be alarmed, but, my mother took a spill in New Zealand.
Thats terrible.
Shes asked me to come home.
Well, you have to.
And I dont know how long for, coz theres a bit more to it.
I may have a problem coming back into the States; Im not a citizen and, well, Dans trying to get me deported.
Deported?! What is wrong with you?! Why can't you simply stay out of my life?! Why cant you? Oh, please, Ive been ignoring you for the last seventeen years! Have you? Coz youve been coming around quite a bit, Karen.
I mean, with all your anger and outrage.
Some would call it passion.
Dont flatter yourself.
Just back off Andy and Lucas.
And leave my world alone.
Isnt that what this is really about? God! Next time thatll be your face! You guys ready for the summer? Yeah, me too.
But, first, lets give it up for the girl who made this happen tonight; my bestest friend: Peyton Sawyer.
Peyton, Peyton, Peyton Jake Youve been calling my attorneys a lot.
I thought I could help.
Well, you just pissed them off at first.
Then, you clearly werent going away, so they went over Nikkis testimony line by line.
And they found something.
She lied, Peyton.
She said that shed been away at college but she wasnt.
She hadnt been there in months.
Well does, does that even matter, you know? Is that enough? Yeah, any lie is a lie under oath.
Once my attorneys get a hold of her transcripts, the judge is gonna lift the court order; Ill have sole custody of Jenny for a new hearing.
And a chance to testify against all her other lies.
Thats thats so great, Jake.
When dya get out? A day or so, probably.
And Im gonna come find you as soon as I do.
You did this, Peyton.
Youve given me hope; and I love you so much for it.
Hey, hey, come on, dont cry.
Havent you ever cried when your happy? Come in, Nathan.
Howd you know it was me? I can smell the confusion.
That was a joke by the way.
Nobody ever laughs at my jokes.
Thats coz theyre not funny, Coach.
Little bird told me you were moving back home.
That little birds name Lucas? He cares about you.
So do I.
Youve come quite a distance this year.
I think moving out of that house has been good for you.
Coach.
Look at me.
Im a mess.
Nah, youre just a little bit broken.
But its nothing that a summer at High Flyers couldnt fix.
- Couldve fixed.
- Still can.
Dan Scotts not the only one with pull in this town.
The only thing that held you back as a player last season was heart and Ive watched that change over the past year.
And Ive been so proud of you.
That camp has world class trainers.
They can mend the physical part.
I have a hunch, once that happens, the game will heal your heart.
I dreamt about it; in the hospital about going to that camp.
I dont know.
My moms coming home soon.
Gotta think about it.
Promise me youll do that.
How great is this? Dinner together, steaks on the grill.
You not punching me.
So I got some good news today.
Whats that? Whitey thinks he can get me back into High Flyers.
Well, as much as I love hearing you talk about basketball again, I really dont think camps a smart play for you right now.
- Dad, its High Flyers.
- Exactly my point.
Youre injured Nathan.
You dont want the scouts to see you like that.
Plus, theres your mother to consider.
Listen, I dont like to burden you with these things but youre a man so Im gonna be honest with you.
Your mothers pill addiction started when you moved out.
Now, in no way does that mean youre to blame, coz youre not.
But shes gonna be vulnerable when she comes home.
And shes gonna need you more than ever.
Okay, guys, as student council president, I have one final duty before the summer begins and this is it.
Tree Hill High, school is out and it is time to party! Please welcome Jimmy Eat World! So, its kinda weird; us living under the same roof.
Isnt that weird.
Yes it is.
I mean, who would have thought this could have happened back when we were together? You been talking to Peyton much? Little bit.
I wish I was in her life more, you know? Guess I know what loss youll be writing about for your essay.
I lost myself this year, Brooke.
And what I did, I lost the people I truly care about.
Oh, by the way, um when we get to New York I hope youll understand if we spend most of our time with Haley.
Its just important that I focus on her today.
You know? Of course.
Everything else can wait.
Lucas! Oh my gosh! Hi.
Oh, well, its about time the tribal leaders came to collect their squaw.
Oh, shut up, Chris.
Yeah, shut up, Chris.
Alright, Im going.
Oh I see you couldnt stay away from me.
Out! Im sorry.
Oh, its good to see you too, Brooke.
Yeah, you too, fugitive girl.
Well, so whatre you guys doing here? We bought your English assignment.
My- Oh my gosh, finals! Oh, god, that just feels like a totally different life.
Lets go, diva.
Hey, Joey D, this is my friend Lucas and my friend Brooke.
Whats up, guys? Ah, sorry I gotta drag her away but weve got three meetings and a satellite radio interview.
- You ready? - Um Im just feeling a little flu ish.
Haley Yeah, I- Its totally going around.
Cover for me? Really, because Im just, Im sick as a dog here.
No, no, wait Haley, no, no, wait guys? Im gonna be sick Itll be okay.
Dan cant actually affect me legally.
Yeah, but if you leave the country, then- Yes, it could create a bit of red tape that would hold up my return to the states.
Im gonna miss you.
Unless you come with me.
Bring Lucas.
Take the summer few years beyond that.
Oh, Andy, I would love to.
Honestly, there is nothing I would want more but with Debs troubles and the businesses and- Keith.
Come on in! What do you think? No this is what Im talking about.
So what- what do you guys wanna do today? Wanna take a limo to see the city? You wanna- I was thinking maybe we could just talk.
Yeah.
Um Im in New York city and my parents have resumed allowances; I would be crazy not to shop right now so Im gonna leave you two alone.
Okay? Good luck, see ya, bye.
What you walked in on in the dressing room was innocent.
Sure.
It was, look, Im not with Chris, okay? We were just kidding around like We used to do? Yeah.
I miss you so much.
Im sorry, Danny.
Oh, this oughta be good.
For what? Whatever you need me to be sorry for.
Well, thats a long list of screw-ups, Whitey.
I take the blame for all of them if itll help get Nathan into High Flyers.
Ah, I see.
You didnt come here to apologise; you came to negotiate.
I came to say Im sorry.
Dan, you were a great player maybe I was a lousy coach maybe I shoulda listened to you more and eased up a little bit.
But we can bury all that now and do whats best for Nathan.
And you think High Flyers is whats good for him? I think he needs to get away and bathe himself in the game that you taught him to love.
The game that gave you all the hopes and dreams that it gave me.
If saying Im sorry will help your son; a kid who, by the way, I think the world of then Im sorry.
I was wrong.
And I mean that sincerely.
You know what, Whitey, youre right.
I was a great player and you were a lousy coach.
You still are.
Erica.
Come on, Mouth give me some mouth.
Youre supposed to be helping me.
Take it from someone who was obsessed with trying to be perfect: Its not about perfect.
Its about living your life and doing the best you can.
Youre pretty great, you know that? Yes.
Im so great that Ill make you a deal: for every sentence you write of your essay Ill give you a kiss.
You think I could get an advance? Jakes getting outta jail! Ah, thats thats great, Peyton.
Hes getting Jenny back, too, so Im gonna go see him right now.
Tell him I said hey.
Hey, Nathan? Im sorry Im happy.
Sometimes they come back, right? Jagielski, long window.
Peyton, you dont have to- Hi, Jake.
Hows your sex life in there? What dya want, Nikki? I just came to say goodbye.
Youre leaving before the hearing? Yeah this games gotten old.
Well, I guess its just as well.
Once the judge hears my side of things, its not gonna matter if youre there or not.
You know it.
Do you know how it feels, Jake? Knowing that youll never see your daughter again? Knowing that shell never be a part of your life? Youll never see her walk hear her laugh or watch her grow.
Goodbye, Nikki.
Goodbye, Jake.
Oh, one more thing.
Yeah.
The next time you wanna hide my daughter youve gotta do better that Florida.
Do you know how it feels, Jake? Never to see your daughter again? Because you will.
Nikki! Say goodbye to daddy, bunny.
Forever.
Nikki! Guard! Nikki! Somebody stop her! Shes got my baby! Nikki, come on! Nikki! Nikki! Im guessing youre here because of Nathan.
Kind of.
You know that he told me not to come home, right? You know that? Look, mostly, Im here because of us, Haley.
You know, I was sitting in class and I looked over and saw your empty seat and it struck me; that not too long ago, it was just you and me.
Yeah.
Suddenly, it felt wrong; that you werent there.
You think I was wrong for leaving.
Heres what I think: you stood by me when I left the Rivercourt because a voice in my head told me that its what I had to do.
So Im here for you, Hales.
And I always will be.
Even when I dont understand it.
Thanks, Luke.
Thank you.
Because sometimes I dont understand it either.
Um, oh my god, Haley James? We just saw you play last night, could we get an autograph.
Um yeah, sure.
Oh, thanks.
- Whats your name? - Jennifer.
Lucas and Haley arent back yet! But you can come in to the Devils lair.
Drop your things have sex with Chris Keller! Whatever.
Heres the deal: Brooke Davis thinks Chris Keller can self-serve Chris Keller; in other words, you can go- Oh hey, Brooke.
Whats going on? She was just hitting on me.
Hey, we missed you at the on-air.
Hows the flu bug? Oh itll pass, thanks.
Howd it go? Well, without you, theres more time to talk about me.
It went great! What? I cant breathe theres no room with Chris ego! Can we go?! Yes, lets go.
You can show me what you got.
Hey, you can show me what you got, too.
Lucas, it was good seeing you, buddy.
Wow, yo-you angry or you just hitting on me? You ever tried singing with you jaw wired shut? I guess youre angry.
Do you think this is a joke? Because its not! Youre messing with peoples lives; people I care about! Messing how? You mean having sex with Haley? Coz I never did that.
Okay? Is that what you needed to hear? Hows Nathan doing, anyway? Dont go there.
Oh, come on, man, you dont think I think about the guy? Im a song writer; I carry all that crap around.
Well, then you should know how he's doing! He's terrible! Well, he should be.
Haleys a great girl.
It would suck to lose her.
And you don't feel the slightest bit guilty about that?! No, and Ill tell you why: this is a one in a million chance were taking here.
You gotta be selfish as hell; youre either all in or youre out.
You dont think Ive tried to talk to her about it? In the middle of the night on some random bus ride? Hell, man, Ive talked to her a lot more than you have these past few months.
Listen, Luke, I know shes your friend, so you can hate me for helping her chase her dream, but Im just trying to help her, now.
You know? That same way you are.
The rest, its up to her.
Hey.
Tell Brooke I said hi.
You dont lock your door at night.
No one can hurt me.
Nah, thats where youre mistaken.
- Is that right? - Thats right.
You see, I know about your little tax evasion scam and more than thatI have proof of it.
You know, I dont have any idea what youre talking about.
Really? I see youve got a new security system installed.
Who installed it? Gotta diversify your portfolio, Dan.
Securitys good business; I should know.
I own the company that put your system in.
I have your ledger.
Youre bluffing.
Well, well see about that.
You know, leave all this.
I plan to redecorate when I buy this place, anyway.
Oh yeah, sorry about today with the fans, earlier.
- We were talking and, I just, Im sorry- - Its okay.
Its okay; actually, it was kinda cool to see how far youve come.
You know, Im proud of you.
But? Its killing him, Haley.
I guess I just dont understand why it has to be one or the other: music or Nathan.
I noticed you werent wearing your wedding ring.
Its not because of the record label.
And its not because I dont love him.
I just I feel like I dont deserve to.
Things were so much simpler when it was just the two of us.
But its not.
- Hey.
- Hey! Howd your essay go? I did the best I could.
Nice try, Hargrove.
Lucas weve got to get out of town before I spot another sale.
Im gonna go find somebody to carry these.
Here, um its my English final.
Pulled an all-nighter.
Arent you supposed to be trashing hotel rooms or something? You know, what kind of a rock star spends the entire night doing an English final? Well I am still Tutor Girl.
Right? Besides, it was it was a pretty easy topic for me.
So maybe this means youre coming back soon? No.
Im not coming home, Lucas.
This is my life, now.
Oh, um I need you to give this to Nathan for me, please.
Please, Luke.
So I guess this is goodbye? Yeah, I guess so.
I will always be there for you, Haley.
Youll always be my best friend.
Hey.
Come here.
Its all gonna be okay now.
Peyton - I have to go.
- What? No, dont.
- Stay here.
- Nikki found Jenny.
What dya mean? She has her, Peyton.
What? How? I dont know how, okay? But I have to go, I have to find her.
Ill go with you! - No, you cant.
- But Peyton.
You cant.
Why not? I mean, whats the point of school and grades and all of this if Im not God Jake, I cant be without you, I love you! Youre meant for better.
- Im not! - You are.
Hey, look, I dont know, maybe Ill find Jenny sooner than later.
Maybe Ill be back- You won't! You know you wont! Come here.
Listen to me.
I need you - to get past this.
- No! I need you to forget about me and move on.
Okay? Youre too amazing to carry this around.
Youre too full of greatness and I love you too much.
But I have to go.
No! You know, I cant have Jenny be with Nikki.
Jake! Thank you.
You know, I coulda held you in my arms forever.
It still wouldnt have been long enough.
You miss Haley, dont you? You gonna be alright? Yeah, its just hard to let someone go, you know? Its okay that youre into Peyton.
Ive been avoiding it the whole trip, but I found the things in your closet; and its fine.
I just wanted to say goodbye before I left.
Youre leaving now? Tonight? I think its best.
For mum and for you.
Andy Oh, and I need you to give this to Lucas.
Of course.
Andy.
I love you, you know? I do.
And I love you, Karen.
But, somehow, it just doesnt seem to be enough.
George Bernard Shaw once wrote: There are two tragedies in life: one is to lose your hearts desire the other is to gain it.
Clearly, Shaw had his heart broken once or twice.
Where you been? Went to see a friend.
Yeah? Anyone I know? Not really.
You know youre bleeding? Yeah.
It should probably hurt, but its kinda weird; I dont feel anything.
As far as Im concerned, Shaw was a punk.
Coz you know what? Tragedies happen.
Whatre you gonna do, give up? Quit? No.
I realise now that when your heart breaks, you gotta fight like hell to make sure youre still alive.
Coz you are, and that pain you feel its life.
The confusion and fear thats there to remind you that somewhere out there is something better.
And that something is worth fighting for.
This year, I got everything I wanted and everything I wished for but, in a way, I lost even more.
Haley, the new tour posters are here.
Whats this? Um nothing, you know, just stupid kid stuff.
What dya think? Wow! Shaw was right: as we strain to grasp the things we desire the things we think will make our lives better money, popularity, fame we ignore what truly matters the simple things: like friendship, family, love.
The things we probably already had.
So, Mr.
Shaw thinks that getting your hearts desire is a tragedy? I say hes wrong.
I mean, clearly, Shaw never kissed Erica Marsh.
Yes, losing your hearts desire is tragic.
But gaining your hearts desire its all you can hope for.
This year, I wished for love.
To immerse myself in someone else and to wake a heart long afraid to feel.
My wish was granted.
And if having that is tragic then give me tragedy.
Because, I wouldnt give it back for the world.
Hey.
Need some help? Nah.
I figure if I leave all my stuff here, my parents are gonna have to let me come back for senior year.
Look, are we ever gonna talk about Peyton? And the stuff you found? Its not a big deal.
Actually, I was kinda relieved.
Relieved? I thought you might be into me.
And that wouldve ruined everything because weve become friends and thats exactly what I needed.
And its exactly what I want.
But you seemed upset that I held onto all that stuff; you still do.
Finding that stuff was kind of like evidence.
Reminded me of what happened and how it happened.
And I guess my heart just wasnt ready for that.
How you feeling, Ms.
Scott? Coach! How you doing? Well, I guess youre waiting for Danny.
Uh, yeah, yeah, he planned to pick me up.
I was hoping hed bring Nathan.
I lied.
I had one of the girls at the office put you back an hour.
I thought you and I might have a talk.
Any chance you could tap that thing? Sorry, were closed.
Well, I hope so because if this is open, youve got problems.
Wherere you taking this? - Over there, but - I got it.
Uh thanks.
No problem.
If I had a dollar for every keg Ive carried, Id be a rich girl.
Bartender? Only when Im not killing people or saving the world.
Well, if youre looking for a job, I can put in a good word with the owner.
Actually, Im looking for Peyton.
Oh, um Im Peyton.
Oh.
Im Ellie.
I write a column for Alternative Press.
You know it? Know it? I read it cover to cover.
Which column? Actually, its a new one.
But I heard some high school girl got The Wreckers and Jimmy Eat World to play her club night.
And I wanted to know more.
Whaddaya say? Id say Im really flattered, but I think last night was my final show.
Well, I assume theres a reason for that? Yeah.
Sounds like the makings of a great story.
No thanks.
But it was really nice to meet you.
Its nice to meet you too, Peyton.
Luke, find the combination and Dan is finished.
Hey.
Whats up? Nothing, you? I thought you said you were done spying on him.
I am.
Then whats in the bag? Just bringing this back to you.
You gave me your word, Luke.
I know, and Im done.
I promise.
Giving up on your dreams? Mom.
Oh, my boy.
I have missed you.
Its gonna be okay now, mom.
Yeah.
So, whats all this about? Nathans moving home, Deb.
Were gonna be a family again.
Welcome home.
- Hi-O! - Oh God! What? You scared the hell outta me.
You dont know anybody who has IM named WATCHMEWATCHU, do you? Hmm sounds pervy.
Sadly no, why? Doesnt matter.
Sup? Its actually what I came to ask you.
Couldnt find you at the club last night; figured maybe you stayed in with Jake.
Jakes gone, Brooke.
Nikki has Jenny.
Oh, Peyton, come here.
What happened? I cant, coz if you hug me, then Im gonna start bawling again, so some summer break, huh? Well I mean, hes coming back, right? Hell find Jenny and then he can slap Nikki and then hes coming right back to you! I just know it.
Thanks.
Okay, Im sorry, Im changing the subject; how was your road trip with Lucas.
Um fine.
Fine? Is this gonna get sexual? I dont know, thats kind of up to you.
What? It can wait.
Youre head is spinning.
Brooke, considering youre leaving, tomorrow, it cant wait.
Spill! Okay.
Um I was snooping through Lucas things; kind of on purpose, and found a bunch of your stuff that he saved and I think hes still into you.
Like I said: bad timing seeing that Jake just left, or maybe good timing? Brooke, Im sorry.
I know you have feelings for Lucas.
Phantom feelings.
Like when you lose a leg and try to scratch it.
Lucas was my gangrene infected, amputated limb.
Really? I was so insecure when I was with him, Peyton and this whole thing just reminded me that I dont wanna be that girl again.
I wont be.
Marcus, I dont understand, he was supposed to be there by now.
Well can you leave him another message in case he checks in? Andy Hargrove.
Thanks.
Karen? Oh my gosh, Deb! Welcome back! You look like you just saw a ghost.
Well, I think I did.
How you feeling? Uh, good.
Great actually.
I just I need to keep busy.
Are you sure? I mean you dont wanna take some time? Uh, no, no, absolutely not.
Well, okay.
Lets talk.
Okay.
Youre not going away, are you? Not this time.
Thats a rad jacket.
Thanks.
I stole it from Courtney Love.
Really? Yeah.
She was being a bitch.
So I took it.
Have a seat.
So, the editors at THUD are thrilled about your story and they say I have to talk to you.
Is it that bad? Well, if theres no House of Freaks at TRIC, theres no story.
And what about the rest of your life? Is it that bad? What do you know about it? Well your eyes are puffy which, from experience, screams textbook crying eyes.
You have your hair up so youre probably not planning on impressing any boys today.
Id say youre nursing a hell of a broken heart; and not the school-girl crush kind, the real thing.
Um okay.
Uh well, I mean, I started TRIC to escape it all, you know, and bring people together; let the music drown out the white noise in life.
And tell me about your life.
What is the white noise made of? Oh, god, I mean everything unnecessary like cliques and greed and popularity and harassment- The song remains the same.
Yeah, as far as I can tell, it does.
Looks like were both getting better.
You love this game, dont you? Depends on what day you ask me.
Nah, you loved it every day since you could hold a ball.
So why arent you going to the camp? You talk to dad? Talked to Whitey.
He said youre staying because of me.
Whitey also drinks a lot, mom.
Then youll go.
Look, uh dad told me about the pills; about how you started taking them because Because what? Because I moved out.
Is that what he told you? I took the pills because you moved away? Yeah.
That son of a bitch! Nathan, listen to me; you misunderstood me when I said that I wanted us to be a family again.
I want us to be a family again; you and me.
Will you come with me? Yeah.
But whatre we gonna do about dad? Huh, he wont just let us go.
Were getting out, Nathan, together.
Your father can burn in hell for all I care.
Where is the combination? Damn! Game over.
Brooke? Um I found it while I was packing.
Just kind of felt like I should try it on.
Can we talk? Yeah.
I cant let you leave tomorrow without saying this.
Lucas, if this is about Peyton, I dont- I love you, Brooke.
And, I know: just friends, but I need you to know how I feel.
I cant believe Im hearing this.
Brooke, dont go.
I cant believe you would walk into my bedroom - formally your bedroom; but thats besides the point - and knowing our history blurt out that you love me.
Coz I was hoping you would.
Brooke? It took you long enough.
This has gotta be a dream.
Lucas! Do not make me join you! Uh a little privacy here.
No, you have been in the shower forever.
By the time I even get in, the water is gonna be cold! Are you taking a cold shower!? - No, the hot water just- - Gross! You are.
You know what, next wet dream, tell Peyton I said hi.
Eww! Mom, can we get a lock on the bathroom door? Going somewhere? Like New Zealand? You know, Keith was right.
He once told me that I I hide my heart and I run from love.
I did that with Andy.
Im just being dumb; we dont even have money for two plane tickets to New Zealand, right? We have enough for one.
Look mom, I love you but Im a big boy now and Ill be fine on my own.
Its your journey to take.
If I thought he was coming back soon, I wouldnt even consider it.
- I know.
- But youre Dan is pulling the strings as usual.
Not for long.
Let me ask you something: are you not helping me move you because it brings back bad memories or because youre a lazy pile of crap? You mean bad memories like these? Oh god.
We started off the school year this way.
Yeah, dont remind me.
- You were never happier.
- You were never hornier! Oh yeah? You want some more of that magic? - Dont- - Come here.
- No- - Come on.
Okay, stop it! Ah! Come on.
- Will you stop! - Well, well! First Lucas, then Jake, now Nathan.
I guess sluttys in season! And why is bitch being a Brooke? I dont know, maybe because Im leaving for the summer; possibly forever and my best friend is off giving interviews and having pseudo-innocent foreplay with kinda married guys.
Okay.
Hi, Alternative Press? Editorial please.
Whatre you doing? I know that you are needy right now and so Im postponing the interview until after my best friend is gone for the summer.
Hi, Ellie Harp, please.
Oh, okay, um maybe I have the name wrong.
Shes doing an article on Peyton Sawyer and the nightclub TRIC.
Oh, are you sure? Okay, thanks.
You okay? The woman said that she knows all the columnists at the magazine and shes never heard of Ellie Harp or the story.
So maybe you have the wrong magazine? Yeah, maybe.
Every transaction is listed.
The actual sale price and the price Dan declared to the government.
Hes done it a thousand times Deb; its a federal offence.
Prison? So why are you bringing this to me? Hes my husband.
And hes my father.
But I figured you could use it to get away from him.
To get out.
Youd do that for me? Yeah, and for Nathan and Keith and everybody else hes hurt.
So this is it.
This is the smoking gun that can bring down Dan Scott.
Yep.
Looking for something? Where is it? Wheres what? Dont play dumb with me! Wheres the ledger?! Oh, you mean the ledger that exposes my husbands illegal activities over several years? Tell me that ledger doesnt exist, Dan.
You dont see the big picture, Deb.
Oh, I think I do.
Just give me the damn book! You told Nathan that my addiction was his fault.
Whatre you talking about? You knew I wouldnt come back unless Nathan was living here.
Take another pill, Deb? Youre delusional.
No, I was delusional: loving you, thinking youd change.
But Ive got clarity now, Danny-boy, and I finally see you for the pathetic, broken man you are.
Lemonade? You know, a guy like me works his entire life trying to build something.
Trying to make his mark in the world; to provide for his family, working hour after hour to turn the seed of an idea into a successful business.
A fraudulent business.
A fraudulent business owned by my wife.
You know, its a shame that ignorance isnt an excuse, Deb, because when you turn in that ledger, both of Nathans parents will be felons.
Hell, youll just go from one institution to the next.
Today: the drunk tank, tomorrow: prison.
You bastard.
No, Deb, the bastard wouldve been Nathan; that is, if I wouldnt have married you.
And made us all so happy.
Wheres the ledger, Deb? Hello? You can run but you cant hide.
Who is this? Its Ellie.
Whered you get this number? Well, I- Leave me alone and dont call me! Mom? Nate.
Whats going on? You sounded freaked out on the phone.
Were gonna have to stay here for a while.
What happened? Nathan, Im so sorry.
Its just your father has done some things.
- What things? - Nothing that concerns you.
But Lucas found something.
Lucas.
He was trying to help us.
But it-it doesnt matter now.
What does matter is that you remember I love you and I always will.
We were gonna get out.
And we still are, okay? I promise you.
But for now, that has to be our secret.
I want you to go to High Flyers.
Forget it! Im not leaving you here alone with Dan! Nathan, Ill be fine! You go to that camp and dont look back for a second, do you understand me? It has to end.
Yes it does.
Ah, here we go again.
Oh, dont mind me; I just need your measurements.
Alright, Ill play along; my measurements for what? For the pine box theyre gonna put you in.
Im about to bury you, Whitey.
You crossed the line, Whitey; talking to Deb, meddling with Nathan.
You know, I occupy a seat on the school board; I think were gonna make some changes next season.
Dont you threaten me! Oh, its not a threat! Youve got some health concerns, dont you? Bad eyes and all; that coupled with the first round playoff loss.
Which you coached! Because you were ill! You know, its a shame you never won the state title, Whitey, because as far as Im concerned youre never gonna coach again! You better be careful, son.
You mess with my livelihood, Ill mess with yours.
Speaking of threats.
You know, most people when they go they leave the world a lesser place, but not you.
No, the world wont even blink.
Well, youd know, wouldnt you, Whitey? Youre playing with fire, Danny and you are about to get burned! Bring it on, old man.
Okay, Ive spoken with Deb so shes gonna look after things.
And all my numbers are near the phone.
- Oh, and if Keith calls- - Mom go.
If you need anything well Ill only be half a world away.
Go find happiness, mom.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Oh, he still hasnt checked in? Oh-no, no message, thank you.
- Whats going on? - Where is it? Wheres what? Whatever it is you have on my dad, where is it? Nathan, look.
Lucas, you said you were done! Nate, you dont wanna do that! I wanted to tell you Nate.
I was just waiting for the right time.
You went to see her.
Youre just full of lies, arent you? Nathan! You dont wanna push this right now, Lucas! Trust me! So the prodigal son returns.
You looking for this? Or, maybe, youre looking for this.
Go on, take a closer look.
How stupid do you think Id be? Who keeps money in the ceiling? Or a ledger of their criminal activities? Uses jersey numbers as a combination.
Although you did figure that out so youre not entirely dense.
Why? Why? To test your loyalty, Lucas.
You know what the shame is? I would have given you the world, son.
I would have welcomed you in with open arms.
But you failed the test.
And for that, you get nothing.
For that, you are nothing.
So it was all a lie? The money in the ceiling, the bank account in my name.
No, the account was real.
I built that since you were a boy, but thats gone now, too.
Sos your heart medication.
The games over, you lose.
No.
Youre wrong.
Because I can finally let you go.
I mean nothing to you? You mean nothing to me.
Im out.
Thats where youre wrong.
Youll never be out.
Son.
Well see about that.
Okay, that is the last bag, box or suitcase I shift this summer.
Your cabs on the way.
- I dont wanna go! - I know.
And I dont want you to go but life sucks like that.
But, hey, you are going to be back in no time and then we will be seniors and oh what fun we will have then! Like what? Hm, like kidnapping and getting married and burning letters from guys before we read them.
Speaking of, where is our boyfriend? I dont know.
I guess hes not even coming to say goodbye to me.
Suppose its a test for the new me.
Im sure he will be here.
I, on the other hand, will not.
What!? I promised Karen I wouldnt sleep on TRIC and Ive gotta return the keys to Deb.
Im sorry.
Im gonna miss you, Brooke Penelope Davis.
Im gonna miss you, Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer.
Hoes over Bros? Buds over Studs.
I thought you werent talking to me.
Im not.
Im going to High Flyers.
Nate, thats great! When I get back all this brother stuff is over.
What? You lied to me, Lucas; about my dad and about going to see Haley.
Ive got enough of that in my life.
Nathan, I was trying to help.
Yeah, well you can stop that now.
All I need you to do for me is knock down shots next year, thats it.
Were not brothers.
Were not even friends.
Well Ill see ya, Brooke.
Have a nice summer.
Oh, thanks, everybody.
Talking to yourself? What, is your summer job driving a cab? I put your stuff in the car.
So I guess this is goodbye? Tell me that was a goodbye kiss.
I wanna be with you, Brooke.
What? Im sorry.
I know were friends its just how I feel.
What about Peytons stuff? I keep that stuff as a reminder of how badly I screwed up things.
With you.
To remind myself, if I ever get a second chance Id never let you go again.
I dont know what to say.
I, um I gotta go.
Brooke? You think you could ever- Lucas Im sorry.
I I gotta go.
Bye.
Have a nice summer, Brooke.
Jake I know its late.
I- Youre right it is late.
As a matter of fact, its half past the crazy bitch so leave me alone! Peyton, I can explain.
Explain what!? That youre a stalker or that youre insane and youve been sending me creepy e-mails?! I didnt send you anything.
Yeah, right.
I called your supposed magazine; theyve never even heard of you.
My name is Elizabeth.
Great, so even your name is a lie.
Like your middle name: Elizabeth.
Its where you got your middle name.
Who are you? Im your mother.
Oh, Nathan, I was hoping that was you.
Ive been here, alone, all night! I had something to do.
Oh, honey.
I know this is hard for you but, I promise you, well be free soon.
I know we will.
Do you need help with anything? No, I just I have one more bag in the car.
Okay.
Hi.
Looks like its just you and me this summer.
Tennessee Williams once wrote: We all live in a house of fire.
No fire department to call.
No way out.
Just the upstairs window to look out of- while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it.
I have a right to my daughter.
Youre not getting her.
Petition for annulment? Itll be like the marriage never happened.
Theres no way that he signed this.
Its over, Haley.
Jake Jagielski.
You have the right to remain silent.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Did we have fun? You tell me.
Its okay, Deb Ill be here when you get out.
Im coming home tomorrow, okay? Dont come home, Haley.
Nathan Coz I dont want you to.
And Hansel said to Gretel let us drop these breadcrumbs so that together we find our way home.
Because losing our way would be the most cruel of things.
This year I lost my way.
And losing your way on a journey is unfortunate.
But, losing your reason for the journey is a fate more cruel.
The journey lasted eight months.
Sometimes I travelled alone Sometimes, there were others who took the wheel and took my heart.
But when the destination was reached it wasnt me who arrived it wasnt me at all.
And once you lose yourself, you have two choices: Bye! Find the person you used to be or lose that person completely.
Because, sometimes, you have to step outside of the person youve been.
And remember the person you were meant to be.
The person you wanted to be.
- Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy - The person you are.
Tree Hill student council is pleased to welcome- No.
As president of the student council, I promised you guys a good time Im Brooke Davis and Im an idiot, but, please welcome- Jimmy Eat World, thats a great idea! Brooke, itll probably never happen.
Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer, you got The Wreckers and Pelthead to come and play; you can totally land Jimmy Eat World and when you do, I promise I wont break up with you to run off and join their tour.
Thats it, isnt it? Thats why your hearts not totally in to finding a great band for the end of the school year.
Haley and Nathan.
Yeah.
That, and- Jake.
Youve been calling my attorneys a lot.
I thought I could help.
Well, you just pissed them off.
There are two tragedys in life:- one is to lose your hearts desire.
The other is to gain it.
Now the little that Shaw realised at the time that his words would be the basis of your final.
Id like you to write an essay on the meaning of Shaws quote.
Its due on Monday and then your school year will be over.
I guess Haleys not coming back after all, huh? Game to eleven? Ill give you ten and the ball.
Game.
See? Youll be back in no time.
Shooting weak-ass jump shots: thats your game.
I can hardly jump, man.
Look, I know you dont wanna hear this, but if you blow off this English final, youre not gonna even be eligible to shoot the weak-ass jump shots.
Its about loss.
I can help you if you want.
You dont think I can write about loss? Hey sexy! Whats wrong? Im dead.
I tanked my calculus final.
Are you sure? Maybe you did okay.
Erica, we hung out all week and I was totally unprepared.
And you cant exactly bluff your way through math, you know? God, my parents are gonna kill me.
Hey.
Hey.
You wanna go on a road trip this weekend? Okay, where? New York, to see Haley.
Alright, odd I know, coming from me, but we do have finals.
The essay.
Ill bring my laptop.
Whoever sits shotgun can do the typing; whaddaya say, huh? And why Haley? Why now? Because we started the year together and I cant end it without seeing her.
Okay.
Ill go, we can talk.
We need to talk.
Whats wrong? Well, I dont want you to be alarmed, but, my mother took a spill in New Zealand.
Thats terrible.
Shes asked me to come home.
Well, you have to.
And I dont know how long for, coz theres a bit more to it.
I may have a problem coming back into the States; Im not a citizen and, well, Dans trying to get me deported.
Deported?! What is wrong with you?! Why can't you simply stay out of my life?! Why cant you? Oh, please, Ive been ignoring you for the last seventeen years! Have you? Coz youve been coming around quite a bit, Karen.
I mean, with all your anger and outrage.
Some would call it passion.
Dont flatter yourself.
Just back off Andy and Lucas.
And leave my world alone.
Isnt that what this is really about? God! Next time thatll be your face! You guys ready for the summer? Yeah, me too.
But, first, lets give it up for the girl who made this happen tonight; my bestest friend: Peyton Sawyer.
Peyton, Peyton, Peyton Jake Youve been calling my attorneys a lot.
I thought I could help.
Well, you just pissed them off at first.
Then, you clearly werent going away, so they went over Nikkis testimony line by line.
And they found something.
She lied, Peyton.
She said that shed been away at college but she wasnt.
She hadnt been there in months.
Well does, does that even matter, you know? Is that enough? Yeah, any lie is a lie under oath.
Once my attorneys get a hold of her transcripts, the judge is gonna lift the court order; Ill have sole custody of Jenny for a new hearing.
And a chance to testify against all her other lies.
Thats thats so great, Jake.
When dya get out? A day or so, probably.
And Im gonna come find you as soon as I do.
You did this, Peyton.
Youve given me hope; and I love you so much for it.
Hey, hey, come on, dont cry.
Havent you ever cried when your happy? Come in, Nathan.
Howd you know it was me? I can smell the confusion.
That was a joke by the way.
Nobody ever laughs at my jokes.
Thats coz theyre not funny, Coach.
Little bird told me you were moving back home.
That little birds name Lucas? He cares about you.
So do I.
Youve come quite a distance this year.
I think moving out of that house has been good for you.
Coach.
Look at me.
Im a mess.
Nah, youre just a little bit broken.
But its nothing that a summer at High Flyers couldnt fix.
- Couldve fixed.
- Still can.
Dan Scotts not the only one with pull in this town.
The only thing that held you back as a player last season was heart and Ive watched that change over the past year.
And Ive been so proud of you.
That camp has world class trainers.
They can mend the physical part.
I have a hunch, once that happens, the game will heal your heart.
I dreamt about it; in the hospital about going to that camp.
I dont know.
My moms coming home soon.
Gotta think about it.
Promise me youll do that.
How great is this? Dinner together, steaks on the grill.
You not punching me.
So I got some good news today.
Whats that? Whitey thinks he can get me back into High Flyers.
Well, as much as I love hearing you talk about basketball again, I really dont think camps a smart play for you right now.
- Dad, its High Flyers.
- Exactly my point.
Youre injured Nathan.
You dont want the scouts to see you like that.
Plus, theres your mother to consider.
Listen, I dont like to burden you with these things but youre a man so Im gonna be honest with you.
Your mothers pill addiction started when you moved out.
Now, in no way does that mean youre to blame, coz youre not.
But shes gonna be vulnerable when she comes home.
And shes gonna need you more than ever.
Okay, guys, as student council president, I have one final duty before the summer begins and this is it.
Tree Hill High, school is out and it is time to party! Please welcome Jimmy Eat World! So, its kinda weird; us living under the same roof.
Isnt that weird.
Yes it is.
I mean, who would have thought this could have happened back when we were together? You been talking to Peyton much? Little bit.
I wish I was in her life more, you know? Guess I know what loss youll be writing about for your essay.
I lost myself this year, Brooke.
And what I did, I lost the people I truly care about.
Oh, by the way, um when we get to New York I hope youll understand if we spend most of our time with Haley.
Its just important that I focus on her today.
You know? Of course.
Everything else can wait.
Lucas! Oh my gosh! Hi.
Oh, well, its about time the tribal leaders came to collect their squaw.
Oh, shut up, Chris.
Yeah, shut up, Chris.
Alright, Im going.
Oh I see you couldnt stay away from me.
Out! Im sorry.
Oh, its good to see you too, Brooke.
Yeah, you too, fugitive girl.
Well, so whatre you guys doing here? We bought your English assignment.
My- Oh my gosh, finals! Oh, god, that just feels like a totally different life.
Lets go, diva.
Hey, Joey D, this is my friend Lucas and my friend Brooke.
Whats up, guys? Ah, sorry I gotta drag her away but weve got three meetings and a satellite radio interview.
- You ready? - Um Im just feeling a little flu ish.
Haley Yeah, I- Its totally going around.
Cover for me? Really, because Im just, Im sick as a dog here.
No, no, wait Haley, no, no, wait guys? Im gonna be sick Itll be okay.
Dan cant actually affect me legally.
Yeah, but if you leave the country, then- Yes, it could create a bit of red tape that would hold up my return to the states.
Im gonna miss you.
Unless you come with me.
Bring Lucas.
Take the summer few years beyond that.
Oh, Andy, I would love to.
Honestly, there is nothing I would want more but with Debs troubles and the businesses and- Keith.
Come on in! What do you think? No this is what Im talking about.
So what- what do you guys wanna do today? Wanna take a limo to see the city? You wanna- I was thinking maybe we could just talk.
Yeah.
Um Im in New York city and my parents have resumed allowances; I would be crazy not to shop right now so Im gonna leave you two alone.
Okay? Good luck, see ya, bye.
What you walked in on in the dressing room was innocent.
Sure.
It was, look, Im not with Chris, okay? We were just kidding around like We used to do? Yeah.
I miss you so much.
Im sorry, Danny.
Oh, this oughta be good.
For what? Whatever you need me to be sorry for.
Well, thats a long list of screw-ups, Whitey.
I take the blame for all of them if itll help get Nathan into High Flyers.
Ah, I see.
You didnt come here to apologise; you came to negotiate.
I came to say Im sorry.
Dan, you were a great player maybe I was a lousy coach maybe I shoulda listened to you more and eased up a little bit.
But we can bury all that now and do whats best for Nathan.
And you think High Flyers is whats good for him? I think he needs to get away and bathe himself in the game that you taught him to love.
The game that gave you all the hopes and dreams that it gave me.
If saying Im sorry will help your son; a kid who, by the way, I think the world of then Im sorry.
I was wrong.
And I mean that sincerely.
You know what, Whitey, youre right.
I was a great player and you were a lousy coach.
You still are.
Erica.
Come on, Mouth give me some mouth.
Youre supposed to be helping me.
Take it from someone who was obsessed with trying to be perfect: Its not about perfect.
Its about living your life and doing the best you can.
Youre pretty great, you know that? Yes.
Im so great that Ill make you a deal: for every sentence you write of your essay Ill give you a kiss.
You think I could get an advance? Jakes getting outta jail! Ah, thats thats great, Peyton.
Hes getting Jenny back, too, so Im gonna go see him right now.
Tell him I said hey.
Hey, Nathan? Im sorry Im happy.
Sometimes they come back, right? Jagielski, long window.
Peyton, you dont have to- Hi, Jake.
Hows your sex life in there? What dya want, Nikki? I just came to say goodbye.
Youre leaving before the hearing? Yeah this games gotten old.
Well, I guess its just as well.
Once the judge hears my side of things, its not gonna matter if youre there or not.
You know it.
Do you know how it feels, Jake? Knowing that youll never see your daughter again? Knowing that shell never be a part of your life? Youll never see her walk hear her laugh or watch her grow.
Goodbye, Nikki.
Goodbye, Jake.
Oh, one more thing.
Yeah.
The next time you wanna hide my daughter youve gotta do better that Florida.
Do you know how it feels, Jake? Never to see your daughter again? Because you will.
Nikki! Say goodbye to daddy, bunny.
Forever.
Nikki! Guard! Nikki! Somebody stop her! Shes got my baby! Nikki, come on! Nikki! Nikki! Im guessing youre here because of Nathan.
Kind of.
You know that he told me not to come home, right? You know that? Look, mostly, Im here because of us, Haley.
You know, I was sitting in class and I looked over and saw your empty seat and it struck me; that not too long ago, it was just you and me.
Yeah.
Suddenly, it felt wrong; that you werent there.
You think I was wrong for leaving.
Heres what I think: you stood by me when I left the Rivercourt because a voice in my head told me that its what I had to do.
So Im here for you, Hales.
And I always will be.
Even when I dont understand it.
Thanks, Luke.
Thank you.
Because sometimes I dont understand it either.
Um, oh my god, Haley James? We just saw you play last night, could we get an autograph.
Um yeah, sure.
Oh, thanks.
- Whats your name? - Jennifer.
Lucas and Haley arent back yet! But you can come in to the Devils lair.
Drop your things have sex with Chris Keller! Whatever.
Heres the deal: Brooke Davis thinks Chris Keller can self-serve Chris Keller; in other words, you can go- Oh hey, Brooke.
Whats going on? She was just hitting on me.
Hey, we missed you at the on-air.
Hows the flu bug? Oh itll pass, thanks.
Howd it go? Well, without you, theres more time to talk about me.
It went great! What? I cant breathe theres no room with Chris ego! Can we go?! Yes, lets go.
You can show me what you got.
Hey, you can show me what you got, too.
Lucas, it was good seeing you, buddy.
Wow, yo-you angry or you just hitting on me? You ever tried singing with you jaw wired shut? I guess youre angry.
Do you think this is a joke? Because its not! Youre messing with peoples lives; people I care about! Messing how? You mean having sex with Haley? Coz I never did that.
Okay? Is that what you needed to hear? Hows Nathan doing, anyway? Dont go there.
Oh, come on, man, you dont think I think about the guy? Im a song writer; I carry all that crap around.
Well, then you should know how he's doing! He's terrible! Well, he should be.
Haleys a great girl.
It would suck to lose her.
And you don't feel the slightest bit guilty about that?! No, and Ill tell you why: this is a one in a million chance were taking here.
You gotta be selfish as hell; youre either all in or youre out.
You dont think Ive tried to talk to her about it? In the middle of the night on some random bus ride? Hell, man, Ive talked to her a lot more than you have these past few months.
Listen, Luke, I know shes your friend, so you can hate me for helping her chase her dream, but Im just trying to help her, now.
You know? That same way you are.
The rest, its up to her.
Hey.
Tell Brooke I said hi.
You dont lock your door at night.
No one can hurt me.
Nah, thats where youre mistaken.
- Is that right? - Thats right.
You see, I know about your little tax evasion scam and more than thatI have proof of it.
You know, I dont have any idea what youre talking about.
Really? I see youve got a new security system installed.
Who installed it? Gotta diversify your portfolio, Dan.
Securitys good business; I should know.
I own the company that put your system in.
I have your ledger.
Youre bluffing.
Well, well see about that.
You know, leave all this.
I plan to redecorate when I buy this place, anyway.
Oh yeah, sorry about today with the fans, earlier.
- We were talking and, I just, Im sorry- - Its okay.
Its okay; actually, it was kinda cool to see how far youve come.
You know, Im proud of you.
But? Its killing him, Haley.
I guess I just dont understand why it has to be one or the other: music or Nathan.
I noticed you werent wearing your wedding ring.
Its not because of the record label.
And its not because I dont love him.
I just I feel like I dont deserve to.
Things were so much simpler when it was just the two of us.
But its not.
- Hey.
- Hey! Howd your essay go? I did the best I could.
Nice try, Hargrove.
Lucas weve got to get out of town before I spot another sale.
Im gonna go find somebody to carry these.
Here, um its my English final.
Pulled an all-nighter.
Arent you supposed to be trashing hotel rooms or something? You know, what kind of a rock star spends the entire night doing an English final? Well I am still Tutor Girl.
Right? Besides, it was it was a pretty easy topic for me.
So maybe this means youre coming back soon? No.
Im not coming home, Lucas.
This is my life, now.
Oh, um I need you to give this to Nathan for me, please.
Please, Luke.
So I guess this is goodbye? Yeah, I guess so.
I will always be there for you, Haley.
Youll always be my best friend.
Hey.
Come here.
Its all gonna be okay now.
Peyton - I have to go.
- What? No, dont.
- Stay here.
- Nikki found Jenny.
What dya mean? She has her, Peyton.
What? How? I dont know how, okay? But I have to go, I have to find her.
Ill go with you! - No, you cant.
- But Peyton.
You cant.
Why not? I mean, whats the point of school and grades and all of this if Im not God Jake, I cant be without you, I love you! Youre meant for better.
- Im not! - You are.
Hey, look, I dont know, maybe Ill find Jenny sooner than later.
Maybe Ill be back- You won't! You know you wont! Come here.
Listen to me.
I need you - to get past this.
- No! I need you to forget about me and move on.
Okay? Youre too amazing to carry this around.
Youre too full of greatness and I love you too much.
But I have to go.
No! You know, I cant have Jenny be with Nikki.
Jake! Thank you.
You know, I coulda held you in my arms forever.
It still wouldnt have been long enough.
You miss Haley, dont you? You gonna be alright? Yeah, its just hard to let someone go, you know? Its okay that youre into Peyton.
Ive been avoiding it the whole trip, but I found the things in your closet; and its fine.
I just wanted to say goodbye before I left.
Youre leaving now? Tonight? I think its best.
For mum and for you.
Andy Oh, and I need you to give this to Lucas.
Of course.
Andy.
I love you, you know? I do.
And I love you, Karen.
But, somehow, it just doesnt seem to be enough.
George Bernard Shaw once wrote: There are two tragedies in life: one is to lose your hearts desire the other is to gain it.
Clearly, Shaw had his heart broken once or twice.
Where you been? Went to see a friend.
Yeah? Anyone I know? Not really.
You know youre bleeding? Yeah.
It should probably hurt, but its kinda weird; I dont feel anything.
As far as Im concerned, Shaw was a punk.
Coz you know what? Tragedies happen.
Whatre you gonna do, give up? Quit? No.
I realise now that when your heart breaks, you gotta fight like hell to make sure youre still alive.
Coz you are, and that pain you feel its life.
The confusion and fear thats there to remind you that somewhere out there is something better.
And that something is worth fighting for.
This year, I got everything I wanted and everything I wished for but, in a way, I lost even more.
Haley, the new tour posters are here.
Whats this? Um nothing, you know, just stupid kid stuff.
What dya think? Wow! Shaw was right: as we strain to grasp the things we desire the things we think will make our lives better money, popularity, fame we ignore what truly matters the simple things: like friendship, family, love.
The things we probably already had.
So, Mr.
Shaw thinks that getting your hearts desire is a tragedy? I say hes wrong.
I mean, clearly, Shaw never kissed Erica Marsh.
Yes, losing your hearts desire is tragic.
But gaining your hearts desire its all you can hope for.
This year, I wished for love.
To immerse myself in someone else and to wake a heart long afraid to feel.
My wish was granted.
And if having that is tragic then give me tragedy.
Because, I wouldnt give it back for the world.
Hey.
Need some help? Nah.
I figure if I leave all my stuff here, my parents are gonna have to let me come back for senior year.
Look, are we ever gonna talk about Peyton? And the stuff you found? Its not a big deal.
Actually, I was kinda relieved.
Relieved? I thought you might be into me.
And that wouldve ruined everything because weve become friends and thats exactly what I needed.
And its exactly what I want.
But you seemed upset that I held onto all that stuff; you still do.
Finding that stuff was kind of like evidence.
Reminded me of what happened and how it happened.
And I guess my heart just wasnt ready for that.
How you feeling, Ms.
Scott? Coach! How you doing? Well, I guess youre waiting for Danny.
Uh, yeah, yeah, he planned to pick me up.
I was hoping hed bring Nathan.
I lied.
I had one of the girls at the office put you back an hour.
I thought you and I might have a talk.
Any chance you could tap that thing? Sorry, were closed.
Well, I hope so because if this is open, youve got problems.
Wherere you taking this? - Over there, but - I got it.
Uh thanks.
No problem.
If I had a dollar for every keg Ive carried, Id be a rich girl.
Bartender? Only when Im not killing people or saving the world.
Well, if youre looking for a job, I can put in a good word with the owner.
Actually, Im looking for Peyton.
Oh, um Im Peyton.
Oh.
Im Ellie.
I write a column for Alternative Press.
You know it? Know it? I read it cover to cover.
Which column? Actually, its a new one.
But I heard some high school girl got The Wreckers and Jimmy Eat World to play her club night.
And I wanted to know more.
Whaddaya say? Id say Im really flattered, but I think last night was my final show.
Well, I assume theres a reason for that? Yeah.
Sounds like the makings of a great story.
No thanks.
But it was really nice to meet you.
Its nice to meet you too, Peyton.
Luke, find the combination and Dan is finished.
Hey.
Whats up? Nothing, you? I thought you said you were done spying on him.
I am.
Then whats in the bag? Just bringing this back to you.
You gave me your word, Luke.
I know, and Im done.
I promise.
Giving up on your dreams? Mom.
Oh, my boy.
I have missed you.
Its gonna be okay now, mom.
Yeah.
So, whats all this about? Nathans moving home, Deb.
Were gonna be a family again.
Welcome home.
- Hi-O! - Oh God! What? You scared the hell outta me.
You dont know anybody who has IM named WATCHMEWATCHU, do you? Hmm sounds pervy.
Sadly no, why? Doesnt matter.
Sup? Its actually what I came to ask you.
Couldnt find you at the club last night; figured maybe you stayed in with Jake.
Jakes gone, Brooke.
Nikki has Jenny.
Oh, Peyton, come here.
What happened? I cant, coz if you hug me, then Im gonna start bawling again, so some summer break, huh? Well I mean, hes coming back, right? Hell find Jenny and then he can slap Nikki and then hes coming right back to you! I just know it.
Thanks.
Okay, Im sorry, Im changing the subject; how was your road trip with Lucas.
Um fine.
Fine? Is this gonna get sexual? I dont know, thats kind of up to you.
What? It can wait.
Youre head is spinning.
Brooke, considering youre leaving, tomorrow, it cant wait.
Spill! Okay.
Um I was snooping through Lucas things; kind of on purpose, and found a bunch of your stuff that he saved and I think hes still into you.
Like I said: bad timing seeing that Jake just left, or maybe good timing? Brooke, Im sorry.
I know you have feelings for Lucas.
Phantom feelings.
Like when you lose a leg and try to scratch it.
Lucas was my gangrene infected, amputated limb.
Really? I was so insecure when I was with him, Peyton and this whole thing just reminded me that I dont wanna be that girl again.
I wont be.
Marcus, I dont understand, he was supposed to be there by now.
Well can you leave him another message in case he checks in? Andy Hargrove.
Thanks.
Karen? Oh my gosh, Deb! Welcome back! You look like you just saw a ghost.
Well, I think I did.
How you feeling? Uh, good.
Great actually.
I just I need to keep busy.
Are you sure? I mean you dont wanna take some time? Uh, no, no, absolutely not.
Well, okay.
Lets talk.
Okay.
Youre not going away, are you? Not this time.
Thats a rad jacket.
Thanks.
I stole it from Courtney Love.
Really? Yeah.
She was being a bitch.
So I took it.
Have a seat.
So, the editors at THUD are thrilled about your story and they say I have to talk to you.
Is it that bad? Well, if theres no House of Freaks at TRIC, theres no story.
And what about the rest of your life? Is it that bad? What do you know about it? Well your eyes are puffy which, from experience, screams textbook crying eyes.
You have your hair up so youre probably not planning on impressing any boys today.
Id say youre nursing a hell of a broken heart; and not the school-girl crush kind, the real thing.
Um okay.
Uh well, I mean, I started TRIC to escape it all, you know, and bring people together; let the music drown out the white noise in life.
And tell me about your life.
What is the white noise made of? Oh, god, I mean everything unnecessary like cliques and greed and popularity and harassment- The song remains the same.
Yeah, as far as I can tell, it does.
Looks like were both getting better.
You love this game, dont you? Depends on what day you ask me.
Nah, you loved it every day since you could hold a ball.
So why arent you going to the camp? You talk to dad? Talked to Whitey.
He said youre staying because of me.
Whitey also drinks a lot, mom.
Then youll go.
Look, uh dad told me about the pills; about how you started taking them because Because what? Because I moved out.
Is that what he told you? I took the pills because you moved away? Yeah.
That son of a bitch! Nathan, listen to me; you misunderstood me when I said that I wanted us to be a family again.
I want us to be a family again; you and me.
Will you come with me? Yeah.
But whatre we gonna do about dad? Huh, he wont just let us go.
Were getting out, Nathan, together.
Your father can burn in hell for all I care.
Where is the combination? Damn! Game over.
Brooke? Um I found it while I was packing.
Just kind of felt like I should try it on.
Can we talk? Yeah.
I cant let you leave tomorrow without saying this.
Lucas, if this is about Peyton, I dont- I love you, Brooke.
And, I know: just friends, but I need you to know how I feel.
I cant believe Im hearing this.
Brooke, dont go.
I cant believe you would walk into my bedroom - formally your bedroom; but thats besides the point - and knowing our history blurt out that you love me.
Coz I was hoping you would.
Brooke? It took you long enough.
This has gotta be a dream.
Lucas! Do not make me join you! Uh a little privacy here.
No, you have been in the shower forever.
By the time I even get in, the water is gonna be cold! Are you taking a cold shower!? - No, the hot water just- - Gross! You are.
You know what, next wet dream, tell Peyton I said hi.
Eww! Mom, can we get a lock on the bathroom door? Going somewhere? Like New Zealand? You know, Keith was right.
He once told me that I I hide my heart and I run from love.
I did that with Andy.
Im just being dumb; we dont even have money for two plane tickets to New Zealand, right? We have enough for one.
Look mom, I love you but Im a big boy now and Ill be fine on my own.
Its your journey to take.
If I thought he was coming back soon, I wouldnt even consider it.
- I know.
- But youre Dan is pulling the strings as usual.
Not for long.
Let me ask you something: are you not helping me move you because it brings back bad memories or because youre a lazy pile of crap? You mean bad memories like these? Oh god.
We started off the school year this way.
Yeah, dont remind me.
- You were never happier.
- You were never hornier! Oh yeah? You want some more of that magic? - Dont- - Come here.
- No- - Come on.
Okay, stop it! Ah! Come on.
- Will you stop! - Well, well! First Lucas, then Jake, now Nathan.
I guess sluttys in season! And why is bitch being a Brooke? I dont know, maybe because Im leaving for the summer; possibly forever and my best friend is off giving interviews and having pseudo-innocent foreplay with kinda married guys.
Okay.
Hi, Alternative Press? Editorial please.
Whatre you doing? I know that you are needy right now and so Im postponing the interview until after my best friend is gone for the summer.
Hi, Ellie Harp, please.
Oh, okay, um maybe I have the name wrong.
Shes doing an article on Peyton Sawyer and the nightclub TRIC.
Oh, are you sure? Okay, thanks.
You okay? The woman said that she knows all the columnists at the magazine and shes never heard of Ellie Harp or the story.
So maybe you have the wrong magazine? Yeah, maybe.
Every transaction is listed.
The actual sale price and the price Dan declared to the government.
Hes done it a thousand times Deb; its a federal offence.
Prison? So why are you bringing this to me? Hes my husband.
And hes my father.
But I figured you could use it to get away from him.
To get out.
Youd do that for me? Yeah, and for Nathan and Keith and everybody else hes hurt.
So this is it.
This is the smoking gun that can bring down Dan Scott.
Yep.
Looking for something? Where is it? Wheres what? Dont play dumb with me! Wheres the ledger?! Oh, you mean the ledger that exposes my husbands illegal activities over several years? Tell me that ledger doesnt exist, Dan.
You dont see the big picture, Deb.
Oh, I think I do.
Just give me the damn book! You told Nathan that my addiction was his fault.
Whatre you talking about? You knew I wouldnt come back unless Nathan was living here.
Take another pill, Deb? Youre delusional.
No, I was delusional: loving you, thinking youd change.
But Ive got clarity now, Danny-boy, and I finally see you for the pathetic, broken man you are.
Lemonade? You know, a guy like me works his entire life trying to build something.
Trying to make his mark in the world; to provide for his family, working hour after hour to turn the seed of an idea into a successful business.
A fraudulent business.
A fraudulent business owned by my wife.
You know, its a shame that ignorance isnt an excuse, Deb, because when you turn in that ledger, both of Nathans parents will be felons.
Hell, youll just go from one institution to the next.
Today: the drunk tank, tomorrow: prison.
You bastard.
No, Deb, the bastard wouldve been Nathan; that is, if I wouldnt have married you.
And made us all so happy.
Wheres the ledger, Deb? Hello? You can run but you cant hide.
Who is this? Its Ellie.
Whered you get this number? Well, I- Leave me alone and dont call me! Mom? Nate.
Whats going on? You sounded freaked out on the phone.
Were gonna have to stay here for a while.
What happened? Nathan, Im so sorry.
Its just your father has done some things.
- What things? - Nothing that concerns you.
But Lucas found something.
Lucas.
He was trying to help us.
But it-it doesnt matter now.
What does matter is that you remember I love you and I always will.
We were gonna get out.
And we still are, okay? I promise you.
But for now, that has to be our secret.
I want you to go to High Flyers.
Forget it! Im not leaving you here alone with Dan! Nathan, Ill be fine! You go to that camp and dont look back for a second, do you understand me? It has to end.
Yes it does.
Ah, here we go again.
Oh, dont mind me; I just need your measurements.
Alright, Ill play along; my measurements for what? For the pine box theyre gonna put you in.
Im about to bury you, Whitey.
You crossed the line, Whitey; talking to Deb, meddling with Nathan.
You know, I occupy a seat on the school board; I think were gonna make some changes next season.
Dont you threaten me! Oh, its not a threat! Youve got some health concerns, dont you? Bad eyes and all; that coupled with the first round playoff loss.
Which you coached! Because you were ill! You know, its a shame you never won the state title, Whitey, because as far as Im concerned youre never gonna coach again! You better be careful, son.
You mess with my livelihood, Ill mess with yours.
Speaking of threats.
You know, most people when they go they leave the world a lesser place, but not you.
No, the world wont even blink.
Well, youd know, wouldnt you, Whitey? Youre playing with fire, Danny and you are about to get burned! Bring it on, old man.
Okay, Ive spoken with Deb so shes gonna look after things.
And all my numbers are near the phone.
- Oh, and if Keith calls- - Mom go.
If you need anything well Ill only be half a world away.
Go find happiness, mom.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Oh, he still hasnt checked in? Oh-no, no message, thank you.
- Whats going on? - Where is it? Wheres what? Whatever it is you have on my dad, where is it? Nathan, look.
Lucas, you said you were done! Nate, you dont wanna do that! I wanted to tell you Nate.
I was just waiting for the right time.
You went to see her.
Youre just full of lies, arent you? Nathan! You dont wanna push this right now, Lucas! Trust me! So the prodigal son returns.
You looking for this? Or, maybe, youre looking for this.
Go on, take a closer look.
How stupid do you think Id be? Who keeps money in the ceiling? Or a ledger of their criminal activities? Uses jersey numbers as a combination.
Although you did figure that out so youre not entirely dense.
Why? Why? To test your loyalty, Lucas.
You know what the shame is? I would have given you the world, son.
I would have welcomed you in with open arms.
But you failed the test.
And for that, you get nothing.
For that, you are nothing.
So it was all a lie? The money in the ceiling, the bank account in my name.
No, the account was real.
I built that since you were a boy, but thats gone now, too.
Sos your heart medication.
The games over, you lose.
No.
Youre wrong.
Because I can finally let you go.
I mean nothing to you? You mean nothing to me.
Im out.
Thats where youre wrong.
Youll never be out.
Son.
Well see about that.
Okay, that is the last bag, box or suitcase I shift this summer.
Your cabs on the way.
- I dont wanna go! - I know.
And I dont want you to go but life sucks like that.
But, hey, you are going to be back in no time and then we will be seniors and oh what fun we will have then! Like what? Hm, like kidnapping and getting married and burning letters from guys before we read them.
Speaking of, where is our boyfriend? I dont know.
I guess hes not even coming to say goodbye to me.
Suppose its a test for the new me.
Im sure he will be here.
I, on the other hand, will not.
What!? I promised Karen I wouldnt sleep on TRIC and Ive gotta return the keys to Deb.
Im sorry.
Im gonna miss you, Brooke Penelope Davis.
Im gonna miss you, Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer.
Hoes over Bros? Buds over Studs.
I thought you werent talking to me.
Im not.
Im going to High Flyers.
Nate, thats great! When I get back all this brother stuff is over.
What? You lied to me, Lucas; about my dad and about going to see Haley.
Ive got enough of that in my life.
Nathan, I was trying to help.
Yeah, well you can stop that now.
All I need you to do for me is knock down shots next year, thats it.
Were not brothers.
Were not even friends.
Well Ill see ya, Brooke.
Have a nice summer.
Oh, thanks, everybody.
Talking to yourself? What, is your summer job driving a cab? I put your stuff in the car.
So I guess this is goodbye? Tell me that was a goodbye kiss.
I wanna be with you, Brooke.
What? Im sorry.
I know were friends its just how I feel.
What about Peytons stuff? I keep that stuff as a reminder of how badly I screwed up things.
With you.
To remind myself, if I ever get a second chance Id never let you go again.
I dont know what to say.
I, um I gotta go.
Brooke? You think you could ever- Lucas Im sorry.
I I gotta go.
Bye.
Have a nice summer, Brooke.
Jake I know its late.
I- Youre right it is late.
As a matter of fact, its half past the crazy bitch so leave me alone! Peyton, I can explain.
Explain what!? That youre a stalker or that youre insane and youve been sending me creepy e-mails?! I didnt send you anything.
Yeah, right.
I called your supposed magazine; theyve never even heard of you.
My name is Elizabeth.
Great, so even your name is a lie.
Like your middle name: Elizabeth.
Its where you got your middle name.
Who are you? Im your mother.
Oh, Nathan, I was hoping that was you.
Ive been here, alone, all night! I had something to do.
Oh, honey.
I know this is hard for you but, I promise you, well be free soon.
I know we will.
Do you need help with anything? No, I just I have one more bag in the car.
Okay.
Hi.
Looks like its just you and me this summer.
Tennessee Williams once wrote: We all live in a house of fire.
No fire department to call.
No way out.
Just the upstairs window to look out of- while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it.